Metro
Police report 20 deaths from 270 traffic accidents during farmer’s holiday
Police have reported 270 road traffic accidents nationwide during this year’s Farmer’s Holiday, resulting in 20 deaths. Police Public Relations Officer, Rae Hamoonga, ...
Energy
Energy Board says sector getting more attractive to investors due to ease of doing business
The Energy Regulatory Board (ERB) has reported that the energy sector is becoming more attractive due to the supportive environment created by the ...
Metro
Road safety agency reports rising cases of low compliance to traffic regulations on the Copperbelt
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has voiced concerns over the low levels of traffic regulation compliance among motorists on the Copperbelt. ...
Metro
Govt’s decentralisation efforts hampered by CDF, LG equalisation fund shortfalls
The underperformance of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and Local Government Equalisation Fund in the first half of 2024 has hindered government’s aspirations ...
Metro
ACC whistleblower platform yields 151 suspected corruption cases in two months (Video)
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has received 151 cases through its new Online Anonymous Whistleblower System by the end of June 2024, following its ...
Metro
Rights commission laments continuous extrajudicial killings, as another victim reported dead at Chawama police station
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has called on the government to take urgent and immediate measures to stop extrajudicial killings. Commission Chairperson, Dr. ...
Metro
ZESCO warns against charging inverters from its power sources
ZESCO Limited has advised against using its electricity supply to charge inverters and house-powering batteries without an alternative power source. Otis Matongo, ZESCO’s ...
Metro
Nurses union backs calls for comprehensive probe of medical procurement system in Zambia
The Zambia Union of Nurses and Midwives Organisation (ZUNMO) has called for urgent action to strengthen the procurement systems for medicines and medical ...
Metro
Kitwe Council shuts 11 bars for operating beyond hours, causing noise pollution
The Kitwe City Council (KCC) has closed down 11 bars for operating beyond allowed hours and contributing to noise pollution. Council Public Relations ...
Metro
Namibian national shot dead by police in Mongu during alleged escape bid
A Namibian national has been shot dead by the police in Mongu District of Western Province as he tried to escape arrest for ...